Summer Youth Theatre Camp

Seussical

“Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. Seussical is fun for the whole family!

TICKET PRICES:

Adult – $25

Senior/Military – $20

Student price – $18

Presale price $20 adults through July 1st

Performance Camp

OTC Summer Theatre Performers focus on acting, singing, and dancing, while also honing audition skills, stage presence, and a sense of theater community. This year the camp culminates in two weekends of performances of Seussical, a Broadway-style youth musical theatre production.

Directors:

Sharon Duchi, sduchi@oceansidetheatre.org

Anna Duchi, aduchi@oceansidetheatre.org

Ages 10-19

June 16 – July 20 (no camp on July 4th)

Monday through Friday, 9 am – 3 pm

Performances July 11, 12, 13 and July 18, 19, 20

(Fridays and Saturdays 7 pm, Sundays 2 pm)

Cost: $650 first camper, $550 sibling/military

Auditions will take place the first two days of camp.

Please be sure to bring all necessary paperwork (see below) to the first day of camp. Be familiar with the songs of the character(s) for which you wish to be considered.

• Audition information and songs can be found on the Audition Google Drive (see link below)
• Bring the following information with you on the first day. These forms can be found on the Audition Google Drive:
  1) Audition Form
  2) Headshot or recent picture (this can be a copy)
  3) List of conflicts from June 16 to July 20

Design Camp

Let your imagination go as you design costumes and props for Seussical,  the Summer Camp musical.  And that’s not all!  You’ll learn about set design so you can create an actor’s “world” on stage – anything from a castle dungeon to a classroom in the year 2099. Lighting design will let you light up the stage or pick out a single face in the crowd. I can’t wait to teach you the amazing world of theater design! Design Camp will fill each day with fun, ideas, designing, and discovery.

Instructor: Carol Naegele

Ages 12-18

June 16 – 27

Monday through Friday, 9 am to Noon

Limited to 8 Campers

Cost: $300

Tech Camp

Learn about the technical aspects of live theater with Nate Cargill, Associate Technical Director at OTC and Technical Director at Oceanside High School. Students will learn essential skills in lighting, sound, and other technical areas of theater production. They’ll also have the opportunity to work behind the scenes during the performances of Seussical on July 11, 12, 13, and July 18, 19, 20.

Instructor: Nate Cargill, Technical Director at Oceanside High & Associate Technical Director at OTC

Ages 12-19

June 30 – July 11, 2025 (no camp on July 4th)

Monday through Friday, 9 am to Noon

Limited to 15 Campers

Cost: $200, plus a $30 materials fee

PLEASE NOTE: All camp dates and performances will be held at:

Oceanside Theatre Company at the SUNSHINE BROOKS THEATER

217 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA

Scholarship Information

Oceanside Theatre Company’s Youth Academy has several scholarships available for families in financial need. To apply for a scholarship, please email the completed application and proof of income to: sduchi@oceansidetheatre.org.

PLEASE NOTE: All information in this application is strictly confidential. Oceanside Theatre Company will not release financial information to anyone for any reason.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PAPERWORK: JUNE 6, 2025.

REFUND POLICY

Given the nature of our programs, OTC incurs modest non-recoverable costs and expenses in planning, preparing and pre-paying for camps. We do plan our casts around the youth enrolled and any changes to casting impacts everyone involved.

• You may cancel for a full refund within 48 hours of enrolling. After that, you will be subject to cancellation fees based on the date of cancellation.
• Before May 1, you may cancel for a refund of all monies paid toward camp to your original payment method, less a cancellation fee of $25.
• From May 1 until May 31, you may cancel for a refund of all monies paid toward camp to your original payment method, less a cancellation fee of 50% of your total purchase price.
• From June 1 on, no refunds or credits will be given.
• No refunds may be granted after camp has begun.